The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce Pitch Factory has announced upcoming dates for the 2024 Pitch Factory. This year’s cohort will begin on Tuesday, June 25 and meet each Tuesday night through August. 6. The 2023 cohort had over 30 participants, and 17 competed in the final pitches. After the final pitch, participants received […]Read More
Earlier this year, Secretary of State Cord Byrd recognized Hastings Main Street in St. Johns County as one of the two newest Florida Main Street communities. The Florida Main Street Program, administered by the Division of Historical Resources under the Florida Department of State, encourages economic development within the context of historic preservation through the […]Read More
The 2024 Legislative Session is in the books and all attention now turns to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who over the next three months will receive and review the FY 2025 Florida Budget and numerous other bills approved by the Florida Legislature before their adjournment on March 8. Following is a recap and highlight of major […]Read More
Earlier this year at a St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, a new wave of digital communication and public engagement was announced with the launch of a new website and mobile app. The website at www.sjcfl.us and the SJC Connect app showcase a more open, efficient and digitally connected effort by St. […]Read More
The City of Palm Coast is excited to announce the start of Phase 2 for the Imagine 2050 comprehensive plan update, marking a significant milestone in shaping the city’s future. A comprehensive plan is essentially a roadmap that guides the future growth and development of a community. It’s like a big-picture plan that outlines where […]Read More
The City of Palm Coast, the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners, and the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office held a special workshop on March 20, 2024. This session represented a unique opportunity for community partners to come together, exchange insights, and chart a course for the future of public safety in our community. Collaboratively, these […]Read More
Have you ever driven by a vacant lot and wondered what could be built there? We’re often curious about land development because it shapes our day-to-day lives, neighborhood vitality, and economic prosperity. In addition, businesses pursuing expansion or relocation and the economic practitioners assisting them benefit from mapping tools to address zoning and land use […]Read More
Every community wants to build a sustainable economy through new business development and assisting existing businesses. The path to economic development success begins with a vision and plan. For Lou Paris, Volusia County’s newly appointed director of economic development, that vision begins with cooperation and coordination between local governments, community organizations and other partners. “Our […]Read More
Every community wants to enhance economic development and job growth, but there is no magic bullet or one-size-fits-all approach. For Palm Coast, the path to sustainable development begins with finding the right opportunities and working with public and private partners to achieve economic development goals. Craig McKinney, the city’s economic development manager, recently spoke with […]Read More
While the NCAA basketball tournament is getting underway, the search for a home for the Florida Museum of Black History already has its own Elite 8. The project to create a museum celebrating Florida’s Black history comes from a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May of last year and includes the selection of […]Read More